Users' questions

Which is the best brand for a banjo?

Which is the best brand for a banjo?

Whether you’re a long time player or just getting started pickin’ and grinnin’, Reverb’s got a banjo that’s right for you, from brand new Gold Tones and Deerings to vintage Washburn banjos. What is a banjo? A banjo is a musical instrument most popular in country music and bluegrass.

How can you tell if a banjo is in good condition?

There is rust and wear on all the plated metal parts. Scratches and worn spots in the varnish on the resonator and the neck. Very little wear on the frets. Fingerboard inlays are fairly well done, but take a look at the pictures to make sure you are satisfied. Instrument is solid and in ready to play condition! SOLD!

Is the banjo in bluegrass shack in good condition?

A few of the screws don’t make good contact with the body, but there 12 screws total and the resonator plate is in no danger of falling off or rattling. This is a GREAT sounding, mellow instrument! All plating is in very good condition. Planetary tuners and geared 5th string tuner. Very little fret wear. Bone nut.

What to do with a used gold tone banjo?

This is it! Our used Gold Tone Dojo has been “souped up” with a Quarterman cone and new resonator plate, plus two extra sound holes and a tortoise-look pickguard! The previous owner disliked the regular 5th string spikes and installed a sliding 5th string capo.

What kind of Banjo has a 17 fret neck?

Irish Tenor banjos have the shorter 17 fret neck for a brighter, snappier sound. The Sierra 17-fret tenor has our professional -06- bronze tone ring and you get all the most important features that affect the tone and playability at an economical price.

What kind of pickup does Goodtime electric banjo have?

The new Goodtime Acoustic Electric banjo features the factory installed Kavanjo banjo head pickup system. Sale! The Goodtime Special Resonator is also built with Deering’s new Tone Ring, which also gives the banjo its powerfully bright and sparkling tone.

What’s the name of the Gibson 5 string banjo?

Gibson RB-170 5 String Banjo (1964), ser. #156722, gig bag case. The trebly pluck of a banjo is an unmistakable sound and a cornerstone of folk-oriented genres. Whether you’re a long time player or just getting started pickin’ and grinnin’, Reverb’s got a banjo that’s right for you, from brand new Gold Tones and Deerings to vintage Washburn banjos.